Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,209 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 92% of employees would recommend working at Calix to a friend and 92% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Calix have been left by employees working as Senior Solutions Engineer , Customer Success Manager and Customer Operations Representative .

Does Calix pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Calix employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Calix. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Calix?

92% of Calix employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Calix 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Calix?

Staff Software Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (27) , Principal Software Engineer (26) , Sales (23) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Director (20) , Senior Manager (19) , Senior Solutions Engineer (18) , Regional Sales Manager (17) , Customer Success Manager (15) , Systems Engineer (13) , Manager (12) , Sales Manager (12) , Customer Operations Representative (11) , Sales Engineer (11)

What are the pros of working at Calix according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and share options" ((in 121 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 95 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 72 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great work culture that is open to innovation and new ideas." ((in 41 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Calix according to real employee reviews?

"Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers" ((in 17 reviews)); "Favoritism is so bad in some areas; proper planning to handle clients cause them to lose projects" ((in 3 reviews)); "New management team from outside industry." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Calix layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Calix layoffs and their outlook for job security at Calix in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Calix locations?

San Jose , Petaluma , Dallas , Minneapolis , Denver , Richardson , San Francisco , Boston , Chicago , New York , Phoenix , Nashville , Atlanta , Salt Lake City , Los Angeles , Richmond , Washington , Cary , Raleigh , Norwich , San Diego , Santa Barbara , Seattle , Eugene , Plymouth , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Austin , Plano

Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

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160 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Its a culture not a job!

Senior sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- A true culture of it takes all of us working together. - Everything I need to do my job. - Everyone is here to help. - Great compensation packages and opportunity to invest in our company. - Management that nutures and is available. - Great workplace environment.

Cons

- Like any company, there are occasional road blocks that need to be navigated.

Calix Response

6mo

It’s wonderful to hear that our collaborative culture, supportive management, and comprehensive resources are helping you succeed. We’re proud to offer strong compensation and investment opportunities, and we’ll keep working to maintain a great environment for our teams. Thanks for the encouragement; we’re committed to building on this foundation every day!

5.0

Jul 22, 2025

Great Culture with awesome people

Cyber risk operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During recruitment they were transparent and didn't feel like they will ghost us. They will take their time in finding the right fit and that makes a huge difference in work culture. I've worked in 7 different companies before but Calix stands out in terms of people first 'Culture'. They walk the talk. I had a new born within weeks of joining and they still offered me 16 weeks of paternity leave with no strings attached. Almost everyone makes you feel like you are welcome, and you are important for the org. Every process seems to be thought out, there is clear structure even for things like training and wellness reimbursement and appreciation. Work has been exciting. My manager is firm on results but hasn't micromanaged. There is clear expectation on performance goals and how it is linked to bonuses. My decisions/ feedback are valued when selecting a product or inputs to future roadmaps.

Cons

I've not experienced anything negative till now.

Calix Response

11mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s incredibly rewarding to hear how our people-first culture and thoughtful processes have made a meaningful difference for you. We’re especially glad that you felt supported during such an important life moment and that your contributions are being valued. We’ll keep striving to maintain and grow this culture. We’re grateful to have you on the team!

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great Remote Culture with Room for Growth

Senior data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fully remote work environment Comprehensive benefits package Generous PTO policy Unlimited time off available

Cons

Compensation could be more competitive Equity is not granted automatically—you must purchase shares

Calix Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that our remote work model, benefits, and PTO policies are making a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback on compensation and equity, and we recognize how important these factors are in attracting and retaining top talent. Your input helps us continue to evolve and improve.

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